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Penstemon

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Genus

Penstemon (PEN-stem-on)

Info

Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Sun Exposure

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Danger

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Fruit Shape

N/A

Fruit Size

Pink

Fruit Colors

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Growing Habit

Herbaceous

Smooth

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

By dividing the rootball

By simple layering

Usage

Disease Resistance

Leaf Type

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Alpines and Rock Gardens

Perennials

Where to Grow

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Other details

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Propagation Methods

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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saya

(Zone 8b) | July 2007 | positive

RHS AGM 1993. Clump-forming semi-evergreen perennial to 70cm tall, with narrow foliage and erect racemes or panicles of bell-shaped, whit...Read More

jamie68

Vancouver, WA (Zone 8b) | July 2005 | positive

A very nice, clear pink on nicely foliaged, long blooming plants. The medium green foliage is a great backdrop for the flowers!

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